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Pink Eye Conjunctivitis
By Elizabeth Smith

The fancy scientific name for pink eye is conjunctivitis, which literally means inflammation of the conjunctiva." The conjunctiva is a clear membrane that covers the white part of your eye. Pink eye is a common eye condition in children. There are four main types of conjunctivitis, which can often be distinguished by the way your eyes will feel if you have pink eye:

Viral Conjunctivitis: usually only affects one eye and has little to no discharge, with excessive tearing.

Bacterial Conjunctivitis: usually affects both eyes and often results in heavy greenish or yellowish discharge.

Allergic Conjunctivitis: affects both eyes and is often itchy with excessive tearing; the nose and the...
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